Shaina Berlant, Treasurer  

I earned my Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. I have a BA in History, with a minor in Environmental Science and Policy, also from the University of South Florida.

 

I've lived in Florida my whole life. I have never lived anywhere else. I was a Girl Scout from the age of 5 until I was 15 years old (Brownie – Junior). I love cleaning up outdoor areas and helping people. I have always loved being outdoors, camping, and admiring outdoor spaces. I volunteered every year for the Baynanza Earth Day cleanup from the time I could walk until I moved out of Miami, FL. I grew up with my mother telling me that we should always respect and love our outdoor spaces because if we don’t, then we will eventually lose them.

 

I moved near the Withlacoochee River in 2025. I love this beautiful area, and I am excited to explore more in the future. I am disappointed that it has been damaged, and I hope we can work together to improve this wonderful resource.

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